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A band, frequently leather, which passes and is fastened around the girth of a horse and over the saddle, pack, or other item on the horse's back, to hold it firmly in place.
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The surcingle is most commonly used for longeing, mainly to attach training equipment such as side reins, lauffer reins (sliding side reins), and chambons. A surcingle is also important in long reining, as it provides rings for the long reins to run through